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Octet
Veteran
It sounds like the saddle is setup correctly, what about the handlebars? Do you find yourself arching over when riding?
If it is a sharp pain then you have probably pulled a muscle. I would personally have a rest for a couple of days (possibly using a different bicycle if you have one) and see if it eases off.
ScotiaLass
Guru
- Location
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Give it to me??went for a little 17.7 mile ride yesterday and my back ached afterwards riding this bike
any ideas why what can i do to help it or even prevent it
mainly lower back
Cheers Ed
And the sensible answer...as above, probably your set-up needs tweaking!
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young Ed
Veteran
sorry this is silly question but
the handlebars aren't adjustable height are they?
not sure about bars and no choice for me really to swap bikes or take a rest day or two as i only have the one bike and need to get to doctors about 6.8 miles away this afternoon
oh well it has mostly gone over by now
Cheers Ed
the handlebars aren't adjustable height are they?
not sure about bars and no choice for me really to swap bikes or take a rest day or two as i only have the one bike and need to get to doctors about 6.8 miles away this afternoon
oh well it has mostly gone over by now
Cheers Ed
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young Ed
Veteran
will give it to you when i have a board team and pro and a few b twins and some nice Raleigh and a few ice trikes and one or two tandems and a pro mountain bike and few fat bikes and a nice couple or carbon racers with shimano dura ace di2 electronic shifting and a few single speeds and fixies and you get the idea!Give it to me??
And the sensible answer...as above, probably your set-up needs tweaking!
yeah will adjust bars probably
Cheers Ed
Octet
Veteran
Take it easy, a number of things could cause back pain, especially when riding a bicycle.
Geometry is one big factor, especially with road bikes as you tend to be arching forward a lot. If you do find yourself arching considerably then it could be that the frame is the wrong size for your body (assuming the saddle etc. is setup correctly).
Other things that could be the cause can include the road surface and the 'jarring' effect of significant bumps. If you are going to the doctor then just mention it to them and see what he/she says.
Dusty Bin
Guest
Looks like a quill stem, to the bars will be adjustable for height. Other than that, it is impossible for anyone to provide any practical advice here without seeing a pic of you on the bike.
RussellZero
Wannabe Stravati
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- New Forest, Hampshire, UK
More riding will strengthen your back too, I used to get lower back pain after 30-40 miles, don't tend to feel it now at all even after 100, and I've not changed the bike at all.
e-rider
Banned member
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- South West
This could be any number of things, the most likely being:
1. Bike set-up/riding position is incorrect
2. Lack of general fitness and strength in your back
3. A physical problem with your back - see a doctor!
1. Bike set-up/riding position is incorrect
2. Lack of general fitness and strength in your back
3. A physical problem with your back - see a doctor!
so will just have to get into a more regular pattern
byegad
Legendary Member
- Location
- NE England
Here you go!
